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Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

21 Colleges
$24,682 Avg Salary
$12,147 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree School for You

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alabama. With 5,890 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools

#1

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best school in Alabama for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

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#2

Troy University

Troy, AL

Out of the 21 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 2 spot on the list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public school with a small student population.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Southern Union State Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Alabama. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wadley.

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John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Calhoun Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Tanner.

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Snead State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Snead State Community College is a small public school located in the town of Boaz.

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Gadsden State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.

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Shelton State Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #10, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Birmingham, LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 18,234
West Virginia 3,558
Mississippi 5,696
South Carolina 4,243
Florida 64,444
Virginia 9,302
Arkansas 5,205
Kentucky 6,493
Georgia 7,724
Tennessee 10,186
Louisiana 2,864

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

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